Artist Materials
Looking for supplies for your next project? Here’s a list of art material suppliers and service providers to help you on your next project. Let us know if there is something that should be added to this list by emailing [email protected].
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Metal
3-D Studios
(510) 535-1809
(510) 535-1809
800 51st Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Oakland, CA 94601
short order shearing etc
AAA Metals
Marine Dr (near 3rd)
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, CA
750 105th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94603
Oakland, CA 94603
Action Metal Recycling
(aka Fass Metals)
(510) 236-2488
(aka Fass Metals)
(510) 236-2488
385 Pittsburg Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
M-F: 8-4, Sat: 8-11
Richmond, CA 94801
M-F: 8-4, Sat: 8-11
Decent collection of sheet, tube, square, etc.
Albany Steel
1-800-40-STEEL
(510) 525-8778
Fax: (510) 525-8209
1-800-40-STEEL
(510) 525-8778
Fax: (510) 525-8209
536 Cleveland Ave
Albany, CA 94710
Albany, CA 94710
Big steel yard. They sell new steel only – most if it’s in 20′ lengths, so bring a big truck or a saw. They charge $7.50 a cut if you need it. They have a small selection of welding supplies also.
Alan Steel & Supply Co
(650) 369-2526
(650) 369-2526
505 E Bayshore Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063
M-F: 8am – 4:30pm
Redwood City, CA 94063
M-F: 8am – 4:30pm
new and recycled metals
1092 Doolittle Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
M-F: 8am-4:30pm
Sat 8am-12pm
San Leandro, CA 94577
M-F: 8am-4:30pm
Sat 8am-12pm
all metals new and used
Bataeff Salvage
707-584-8401
707-584-8401
244 Mountain View
Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
odd & arcane scrap
Bay Area Ironworks Suppliers
(415) 822-7844
(415) 822-7844
1440 Egbert Ave
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
neighborhood of ornamental iron
Bayshore Metals
(415) 647-7981
(800) 533-2493
(415) 647-7981
(800) 533-2493
244 Napoleon
San Francisco, CA 94124
San Francisco, CA 94124
all metals new
1801 Evans Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
San Francisco, CA 94124
2399 Davis Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
San Leandro, CA 94577
Scrap Metal
El Cerrito Steel
(510) 529-0370
(510) 529-0370
1424 Kearney Street
El Cerrito, CA 94530
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Steel
1530 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94107
San Francisco, CA 94107
perforated and expanded metals
2301 Industrial Pkwy West
Hayward, CA
Hayward, CA
stocks stainless, aluminum, brass, copper, cold rolled, alloy, and mild steel
3401 Mandela Pkwy
Oakland, CA. 94608
Oakland, CA. 94608
Not just rock! They have an entire steel department. A good local option with everything someone would need in terms of new steel stock.
J.C. Metal Specialists, Inc
(415) 822-3878
Fax: (415) 822-6132
(415) 822-3878
Fax: (415) 822-6132
2708 Ingalls St
San Francisco, CA 94124
San Francisco, CA 94124
over 25 years old
355 Quarry Road
San Carlos, CA 94070
San Carlos, CA 94070
diversified inventory of hot dipped galvanized and carbon steel products, as well as stainless steel and aluminum items
19226 Cabot Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
Hayward, CA 94545
perforated metal, mesh, and grates
2999 Spring St
Redwood City
Redwood City
Chain of franchise stores. Good source of specialty forms, sizes & alloys.
705 Comstock St
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Chain of franchise stores. Good source of specialty forms, sizes & alloys.
519 Lakeville
Petaluma, CA 94952
M-F: 7:30am-5pm
Sat: 7:30am-12pm
Petaluma, CA 94952
M-F: 7:30am-5pm
Sat: 7:30am-12pm
Nearly 6 acres of scrap & hardware. Great place, well organized. Good source of hardware also. Open Saturdays until noon. Somewhat expensive for scrap, but perhaps worth it for the organization, help, cleanliness of the place.
2680 McCone Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Hayward, CA 94545
steel and aluminum, also punching and burning services
2000 Mandela Pkwy
Oakland, CA 94623
Oakland, CA 94623
pipe up tp 42″ diameter, pipe bending, they like artists, especially cute ones.
2510 Wood Street
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Binders, Sands, Refractory Coatings, Riser Sleeves, Crucibles, Abrasives, Ferro Alloys, Filters, Graphite, Brass & Bronze Alloys, Aluminum Alloys, and a complete line of refractory products.
865 Estabrook St
San Leandro, Ca 94577
San Leandro, Ca 94577
wide variety of alloys and anodes
1101 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
M-F: 4am-6pm
Oakland, CA 94607
M-F: 4am-6pm
Metals Recycling Yard & Port
8451 San Leandro St
Oakland, CA 946218am-5pm daily
Oakland, CA 946218am-5pm daily
Pick & Pull Auto Parts
4525 San Leandro St
Oakland, CA 94601
M-F: 8am-4pm
Oakland, CA 94601
M-F: 8am-4pm
729 Petaluma Blvd. South
Petaluma, CA 94953
Petaluma, CA 94953
major steel supplier, great prices
Salvage
244 Mountain View Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Metals, Mechanical
701 Amador St
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Architectural Salvage
4695 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
11am-6pm daily
Oakland, CA 94609
11am-6pm daily
Art Materials & Supplies
2730 Peralta Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland, CA 94607
great scrap yard, less expensive
1477 Petaluma Blvd South
Petaluma, CA 94952Tue-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Petaluma, CA 94952Tue-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Architectural Salvage
4400 Shellmound St
Emeryville, CA 94608
Emeryville, CA 94608
Ikea has a scrap area of pieces and parts that you can rummage through and find stuff dirt cheap.
2407 & 2400 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Berkeley, CA 94702
1101 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
M-F: 4am-6pm
Oakland, CA 94607
M-F: 4am-6pm
Metals Recycling Yard & Port
8451 San Leandro St
Oakland, CA 94621
8am-5pm daily
Oakland, CA 94621
8am-5pm daily
Pick & Pull Auto Parts
801 Toland St
San Francisco, CA
(Enter on Newcomb Ave)
Tue-Sat: 9am-5pm
San Francisco, CA
(Enter on Newcomb Ave)
Tue-Sat: 9am-5pm
SCRAP is a creative reuse center has materials such as textiles, paper, jewelry findings, wood, buttons and plastics are collected from businesses, institutions and individuals
900 Murray St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Mon-Sat: 8:30am- 7pm
Sun: 10am-7pm
Berkeley, CA 94710
Mon-Sat: 8:30am- 7pm
Sun: 10am-7pm
Architectural Salvage
Recycled Bicycles / Bike Parts
1522 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda, CA 94501
Pier 40, South Beach Harbor
San Francisco, CA
Wed-Sun: 10am-6pm
(unless it’s raining)
San Francisco, CA
Wed-Sun: 10am-6pm
(unless it’s raining)
494 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
M-F: 11am-7pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12-5pm
San Francisco, CA 94103
M-F: 11am-7pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12-5pm
1752 Alcatraz Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
M-F: 4-8pm
Berkeley, CA 94703
M-F: 4-8pm
Welding & Gas
4600 Malat St
Oakland, CA 94601
Oakland, CA 94601
Atlas Welding Supply Inc
(510) 524-5117
(510) 524-5117
1224 6th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Berkeley, CA 94710
helpful welding store with student discount
1171 Ocean Ave
Oakland, CA 94608
Oakland, CA 94608
555 Julie Ann Way
Oakland, CA 94621
Oakland, CA 94621
NWESCO
(510) 527-4080
(510) 527-4080
635 Gilman St
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
600 Hoffman Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
Richmond, CA 94804
Patinas & Chemicals
1776 Wright Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
M-F: 9am-5pm
Richmond, CA 94804
M-F: 9am-5pm
Tile products, ceramic supplies, metal clay, display, glass, raku glazes, jewelry findings and more.
2300 Davis St
San Leandro, CA 94577
San Leandro, CA 94577
Distributor of Sculpt Nouveau products.
Glass
1776 Wright Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
M-F: 9am-5pm
Richmond, CA 94804
M-F: 9am-5pm
Tile products, ceramic supplies, metal clay, display, glass, raku glazes, jewelry findings and more.
1033 Ohio Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
Richmond, CA 94804
Inventory from General Glass Blowing, Glas Co, Bel Art, Kimble/Kontes, Schott, North Star, and Glass Alchemy. They also sell Glass flameworking tools.
4301 A Product Dr
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(mostly soft glass, some boro and sheet tools) terrific customer service, custom built kilns and tools, terrific advice
3722 Southeast 21st Ave
Portland, OR 972024
Portland, OR 972024
Sheet glass, billets, accessory glass, assortments and more.
1085 Essex Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Richmond, CA 94801
(soft glass and boro, sheet glass and tools)watch them for interesting quantity discounts
(soft glass and boro, sheet glass and tools) large frit selection; lots of wacky specials, weekly enews specials
Glass Rod, Tube, Frit and more.
Casting billets, mold mix, sample boxes and sets, rod sample boxes, murrini maker
Enameling
Albuquerque, NM(online store)
Schauer enamels (manufactured in England), misc. enamel supplies, everything for metal working, fine silver, cloisonné wire, PMC
Thompson and Soyer enamels, general enameling supplies, old leaded Thompson enamels, specialty die construction
major manufacturer/supplier in U.S.
135 W. 29th St., Rm. 402
New York, NY 10001
New York, NY 10001
kilns, metal-working toolsTalk to Tevil who is very helpful.
American Metalcraft
(800) 333-9133
(800) 333-9133
copper shapes including bowls, enameling steel, firing tools -catalogue is shrinking!
Bovano of Cheshire
(800) 847-3192
(203) 272-3208
(800) 847-3192
(203) 272-3208
French (Soyer) enamels
Leslie Ceramics
(510) 524 7363
(510) 524 7363
Thompson enamels, kilns, kiln repair, general supplies, ceramic supplies
Ninomiya (Japanese) enamels,misc. enameling supplies
Enamel Emporium
(713) 433-1817
(713) 433-1817
Japanese enamels & enameling supplies, Thompson Enamels
126 Second St
Oakland, CA 94604
M-F: 8:30-12:30, 1:30-5
Oakland, CA 94604
M-F: 8:30-12:30, 1:30-5
metal-working supplies, used equipment, Neycraft kilns
precious metal sheet, foil, wire
Buffalo, NY
(online store)
(online store)
precious metal of all kinds, fine silver and gold shapes
1475 Yosemite Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
San Francisco, CA 94124
Copper, Brass, Nickel Silver – Sheet & Wire
Metal shapes, foils, cloisonne wire, tools
Wood
1618 28th St
Oakland, CA 94608
M-F: 8am-4:30pm
Sat: 8am-2pm
Oakland, CA 94608
M-F: 8am-4:30pm
Sat: 8am-2pm
EarthSource Forest Products has one of the largest inventories of FSC-certified wood products in North America. (a.k.a. PALS Plywood and Lumber Sales)
Jewelry
1776 Wright Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
M-F: 9am-5pm
Richmond, CA 94804
M-F: 9am-5pm
Tile products, ceramic supplies, metal clay, display, glass, raku glazes, jewelry findings and more.
169 South 1st St
Richmond, CA 94804
Richmond, CA 94804
Gaffer Glass and Reichenbach Color Glass
Beads, Gem Stones, Art Clay, Polyclay, Findings, Clasps, Stringing Material, Wire-Wrapping, Displays, Organizers, Tools
Fumble Fingers
(925) 284-7406
(925) 284-7406
3182 Acalanes Ave
Lafayette, CA 94549
Lafayette, CA 94549
Lapidary Tools & Supplies
Supplier and purchaser of gold, silver, platinum and palladium wire, sheet, casting grain for the jewelry trade.
Buffalo, NY
(online store)
(online store)
Eco-friendly manufacturer and refiner of precious metals
28976 Hopkins St., Ste. A
Hayward, CA 94545
Hayward, CA 94545
suppliers of aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, nickel, stainless steel, screen, mesh fabrication design applications
Extensive supplier of metals, beads, stones, tools, findings and other jewelry supplies.
Makens
(415) 332-2744
(415) 332-2744
480 Gate 5 Road
Sausalito, CA 94965
M-F: 10am-3pm
Sausalito, CA 94965
M-F: 10am-3pm
They don’t have a huge selection of jewelry supplies and materials, so call first.
Supplier of metal, tools, and supplies to jewelers, beaders, crafters, hobbyists, metalworkers, sculptors, and everyone else interested in metalworking and jewelry.
2301 Industrial Parkway West
Hayward, CA
Hayward, CA
Chain of franchise stores. Brass, copper, stainless steel, sheet & tubing
2999 Spring St
Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
Chain of franchise stores. Brass, copper, stainless steel, sheet & tubing
705 Comstock St
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
Chain of franchise stores. Brass, copper, stainless steel, sheet & tubing
126 Second St
Oakland, CA 94604
M-F: 8:30-12:30 & 1:30-5
Oakland, CA 94604
M-F: 8:30-12:30 & 1:30-5
Any and all jewelry supplies and materials
niobium & titanium sheet and wire for jewelry and jewelry findings & other jewelry making supplies
Albuquerque, NM
(online store)
(online store)
Extensive supplier of Jewelry Tools, Supplies, Findings & Metals
Findings, Beads, Specialty Finishes, Gemstones, Chain, Cable, Cord, Wire & Sheet, Metal Clay & Art Clay, Tools & Supplies
1475 Yosemite Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
San Francisco, CA 94124
Copper, Brass, Nickel Silver – Sheet & Wire
Has everthing for your jewelry making needs. Metals, Findings, Tools, Display, and Stones.
2353 Industrial Parkway West
Hayward, CA 94545
Hayward, CA 94545
Metal Stock
Ceramics
1776 Wright Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804
Mon-Fri 9-5
Richmond, CA 94804
Mon-Fri 9-5
Tile products, ceramic supplies, metal clay, display, glass, raku glazes, jewelry findings and more.
490 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Mon-Fri 9-5:30 & Sat 10-3
San Francisco, CA 94107
Mon-Fri 9-5:30 & Sat 10-3
They carry (of course) clays, glazes, individual minerals etc., tools, and other ceramic supplies. Good selection, they’ve been there a long time.
1430 Potrero Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
Mon-Fri 8:30 – 5 & Sat 10 – 2
Richmond, CA 94804
Mon-Fri 8:30 – 5 & Sat 10 – 2
Store contains the largest selection and inventory of clay, glazes, raw materials, tools, equipment, and plaster between Los Angeles and Seattle.
1212 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94706
Mon-Thu 10-5 & Sat 10-5
Berkeley, CA 94706
Mon-Thu 10-5 & Sat 10-5
Clay, glazes, raw materials
Moldmaking
1023 Factory St
Richmond CA 94801
Mon-Fri 8:30 – 4:30
Richmond CA 94801
Mon-Fri 8:30 – 4:30
They have an extensive inventory of sculpting materials, moldmaking and casting materials, tools, pigments, premade molds, and more. Some of the staff are very knowledgable (particularly in the S.F. store), and all are helpful.
730 Bryant Street
San Francisco Ca 94107-1015
Mon-Fri 10 – 6
San Francisco Ca 94107-1015
Mon-Fri 10 – 6
3451 Collins Ave
Richmond, CA 94806-2000
Richmond, CA 94806-2000
KS4 Cement for molds
Although they are not local, they have an extensive website.
Plastic
3011 Alvarado St.
San Leandro, CA
Mon-Fri 8 – 6 & Sat 9 – 5.
San Leandro, CA
Mon-Fri 8 – 6 & Sat 9 – 5.
Plastic, fiberglass, mold making materials (20 locations on the west coast)
10760 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA
Mon-Fri 8 to 6, Sat 9 to 5
El Cerrito, CA
Mon-Fri 8 to 6, Sat 9 to 5
Plastic, fiberglass, mold making materials (20 locations on the west coast)
154 South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon-Fri 8 – 6 & Sat 9 – 5
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon-Fri 8 – 6 & Sat 9 – 5
Plastic, fiberglass, mold making materials (20 locations on the west coast)
Fire Performance
719 N. Heliotrope Dr #304
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Fire tools, apparel, kevlar wicking, flame retardants
They carry materials (wicking and hardware), some kevlar and Duvetyne gear and clothing, lots of tools (fire and LED).
Very nice online store for all of your fire performance equipment.
Good online resource for anyone looking to build their skills and equipment collection.
Fire tools, Glow toys, apparel, kevlar wicking
The Spinsterz
(503) 737-7842
thespinsterz.com
1320 SE Armour RD
STE B1
Bend, OR 97702
(online store)
(503) 737-7842
thespinsterz.com
1320 SE Armour RD
STE B1
Bend, OR 97702
(online store)
LED and Fire – Poi, staff, hoops, and even stilts.
They carry materials, fueling supplies and many premade tools (fans, poi, hoops, fingers, etc). Very nicely designed fire fans and fingers.
Neon & Light
1419 Mandela Parkway
Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland, CA 94607
Electroluminescent fiber (EL-Wire)
Electroluminescent fiber (EL-Wire) sells all Lightwire accesories, kits,and will do custom projects forspecial events.
Neon Transformers/Power Supplies
Electronics
1734 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
Neon Transformers, Power Supplies and more…
Electronics & Mechanical
Hardware Supply
Markus Supply Ace Hardware
(510) 832-6532
(510) 832-6532
625 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland, CA 94607
ACE Ellis Hardware
(510) 653-4365
(510) 653-4365
5424 Martin Luther King
Oakland, CA 94609
Oakland, CA 94609
tell them what you want, they go get it
Pagano’s ACE Hardware
(510) 522-1345
(510) 522-1345
1100 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda, CA 94501
excellent selection
Pastime ACE Hardware
(510) 526-6615
(510) 526-6615
10057 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA
El Cerrito, CA
excellent selection
1122 Harrison
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco, CA 94103
designer & specialty fasteners
California Caster & Handtruck Co.
(415) 552-6750
(800) 950-8750
Fax: (415) 552-0463
californiacaster.com
(415) 552-6750
(800) 950-8750
Fax: (415) 552-0463
californiacaster.com
1400 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
San Francisco, CA 94107
casters, levelers, spring plungers
The ultimate hardware store
541 Contra Costa Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA
specialty hinges, rollers, drawer sliders
Art Supply
2573 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Berkeley, CA 94704
811 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
Berkeley, CA 94710
Art supply chain store. You can order online as well.
5301 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
Oakland, CA 94618
Art supply chain store. You can order online as well.
1414 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
San Francisco, CA 94109
Art supply chain store. You can order online as well.
4695 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
11am-6pm Daily
Oakland, CA 94609
11am-6pm Daily
Art Materials & Supplies
1023 Factory St
Richmond CA 94801
Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Richmond CA 94801
Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
They have an extensive inventory of sculpting materials, mold-making and casting materials, tools, pigments, pre-made molds, and more. Some of the staff are very knowledgable (particularly in the S.F. store), and all are helpful.
730 Bryant Street
San Francisco Ca 94107-1015
Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm
San Francisco Ca 94107-1015
Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm
Flax Art & Design
(510) 867-2324
http://flaxart.com/
(510) 867-2324
http://flaxart.com/
1501 Martin Luther King Way
Oakland CA
Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00
Sun 10-5 pm
Oakland CA
Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00
Sun 10-5 pm
Art Materials & Supplies
3991 Hollis St
Emeryville, CA
Mon-Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: 10am – 7pm
Emeryville, CA
Mon-Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: 10am – 7pm
Art Materials & Supplies
801 Toland Street,
San Francisco, CA
Entrance on Newcomb Ave Between Toland & Selby
Tues – Sat 9am – 5pm
San Francisco, CA
Entrance on Newcomb Ave Between Toland & Selby
Tues – Sat 9am – 5pm
SCRAP is a creative reuse center has materials such as textiles, paper, jewelry findings, wood, buttons and plastics are collected from businesses, institutions and individuals
Insurance
PO Box 24
New Richmond, WI 54017
New Richmond, WI 54017
Performer & Vendor Insurance
19 Heron Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco, CA 94103
(Farmers) Commercial Liability, Workers Comp, Professional Liability, Bonds, Event Insurance
Other
Bay Cities Pyrotector
(510) 450-7760
Fax: (510) 450-7764
(510) 450-7760
Fax: (510) 450-7764
1435 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Emeryville, CA 94608
Fire protection for your studio or if you need a couple CO2 extinguishers for your fire performance.